Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case Archive and a 1983 Sudeten German

and a 1983 Sudeten German Day in Vienna badge

marked “21” for “Gebrüder Godet & Co

mounted on white cotton backing

A quality crafted item

Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit, Knight Commander With Case Archive and a 1983 Sudeten German(Verdienstorden, Grokomturkreuz). Three piece construction, cross in bronze gilt with red and black enamels, mounted to a silver gilt multi rayed star base, marked "925" silver on the reverse, measuring 79. 5 mm (w) x 79. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Federal Republic coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the lid and the inside lid, the latter padded and exhibiting the impression of the breast star, maker